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The thing is I enjoy this manhwa and have since the English officials were released. But…. It kind of sucks
For one the art. Over reliance on asset models aside (since tbh that’s not a huge issues and is common in manhwa), the coloring is so inconsistent. Pink guys hair changes color, his scar disappears and reappears. Same thing happens with yellow guy. There’s one chapter, when pink guy first holds Noah hostage. They are sitting across from each other and talking, and in one image there’s some random lamp of some sorts blocking pink guys face, which of course disappears in the rest of the scene. I am not an artist, but these are glaring errors. And i’m not sure if color blindness can explain the changing hair colors.
And then the plot. The characters act like ignorant fools, just meandering around. What is “the organization”? Why does everyone seem to want this random necklace. And if the necklace is this important, why did yellow hair have it in the first place? I understand the necklace is essentially a macguffin (a plot device), but still. I can think of potential broader themes and imagery, such as the necklace representing dreams of a better life, and Noah failing to capitalize on its worth indicates how systematic factors and oppressions prevent people from rising up in status. Or that material wealth is not enough to be fulfilled with life, wealth and objects are meaningless if you are alone and lack a support system. But idk I doubt the author wrote this manhwa with broader themes in mind
I think the necklace is such a boring plot point. With some effort, there could have been SOME sort of more interesting gang related conflict at the center of the plot. Maybe tie it back to the one night stand with max. Maybe Noah actually faces consequences for stealing from him (or maybe a different character), and that kick starts the plot.
The romance. Noah does have some sort of connection with each character, on some level. But why does yellow hair act like a total fool? He deserves to have his wallet stolen. And pink hair is so naive. I never understand manhwa characters that are supposedly “hardened criminals” part of some sort of criminal enterprise, yet they barely understand how the world functions. Iam biased and prefer pink hair, and I am have honestly already written out a separate long multi paragraph thing bout that LMAO.
I have enjoyed reading this, although it is incredibly short. There are glimpses of depth, especially with Noah’s back story, but I fear that won’t be fleshed out. The raws end at chapter 25, I don’t think there will be any substantial changes.